The everyday commute has turned into a slow-moving nightmare in many African cities. Long periods stuck in traffic are now the rule, whether traveling from Lagos to Nairobi, Johannesburg to Cairo. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African cities that spend the most time in traffic in mid-2025. This list is courtesy of Numbeo.…
A new regulation in Burkina Faso will allow the country to earn more from its gold resources by increasing the government’s ownership in major mining projects from 10% to 15% Burkina Faso has increased its government equity stake in major gold mining projects from 10% to 15% under its new Mining Code. The nation ranks…
China has announced plans to offer zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, excluding Eswatini. The measure aims to deepen China’s economic cooperation and strengthen its partnership in trade and investment with Africa. China’s initiative aligns with…
As recently reported, Europe is set to share in the intensity of Africa’s harsh climate conditions, specifically from the Northern part of the African continent. Harsh climate conditions from Northern Africa are impacting parts of Europe, with heatwaves bringing sand and thunderstorms. Regions like Castile and Leon in Spain and northern Portugal have been issued…
Following the formal severance of relations with Ukraine, Mali is preparing to prohibit the importation of Ukrainian goods. Mali is preparing to prohibit the importation of Ukrainian goods following the formal severance of relations with Ukraine. The diplomatic fallout began with comments from a Ukrainian representative interpreted as support for rebels against Malian and Russian…
The United States has set forth critical conditions for facilitating a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a key demand being the complete withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo before any formal deal can be signed. The United States has proposed conditions for a peace agreement between Rwanda…
A Russian state-backed energy company, Rusatom, is positioning itself to play a central role in the development and operation of Namibia’s first nuclear power plant. Namibia plans to build its first nuclear power plant with Russia’s Rosatom as a strategic partner. Southern Africa currently houses one operational nuclear power plant in South Africa, and Namibia’s…
